Olympus SP-820UZ vs Pentax K-3
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Pentax K-3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 22-896mm (F3.4-5.7) lens
- 485g - 117 x 78 x 93mm
- Launched August 2012
- Succeeded the Olympus SP-820UZ
- Renewed by Olympus SP-820UZ
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 51200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 800g - 131 x 100 x 77mm
- Launched April 2014
- Successor is Pentax K-3 II
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Pentax K-3 Overview
Its time to look a little more in depth at the Olympus SP-820UZ vs Pentax K-3, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Olympus and Pentax. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the SP-820UZ (14MP) and K-3 (24MP) and the SP-820UZ (1/2.3") and K-3 (APS-C) use different sensor dimensions.
Photography GlossaryThe SP-820UZ was introduced 19 months earlier than the K-3 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SP-820UZ being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-3 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the SP-820UZ grades versus the K-3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Pentax K-3 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ & Pentax K-3. The whole galleries are available at Olympus SP-820UZ Gallery & Pentax K-3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the Pentax K-3
SP-820UZ | K-3 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax K-3 over the Olympus SP-820UZ
K-3 | SP-820UZ | |||
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Launched | April 2014 | August 2012 | More recent by 19 months | |
Focus manually | Dial exact focus | |||
Display dimension | 3.2" | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") | |
Display resolution | 1037k | 460k | Crisper display (+577k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus SP-820UZ and Pentax K-3
SP-820UZ | K-3 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither includes Touch friendly display |
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Pentax K-3 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-820UZ features outside measurements of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") with a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-3 has dimensions of 131mm x 100mm x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") and a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus SP-820UZ vs Pentax K-3 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the SP-820UZ compared to the K-3.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-820UZ and K-3 is 69 and 59 respectively.
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Pentax K-3 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's hard to picture the difference in sensor measurements simply by researching a spec sheet. The graphic here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-820UZ and K-3.
Clearly, both of those cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The SP-820UZ having a smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh harder and the Pentax K-3 will render more detail using its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images much more aggressively. The older SP-820UZ will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Pentax K-3 Specifications
Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ | Pentax K-3 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Pentax |
Model type | Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ | Pentax K-3 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Advanced DSLR |
Launched | 2012-08-21 | 2014-04-10 |
Physical type | Compact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Prime III |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 24 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 6016 x 4000 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 51200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 27 |
Cross type focus points | - | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens zoom range | 22-896mm (40.7x) | - |
Largest aperture | f/3.4-5.7 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 3.2 inches |
Resolution of display | 460k dots | 1,037k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | TFT Color LCD | TFT LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.64x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/8000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 2.0 frames/s | 8.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 15.00 m | 13.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, on, off, red-eye, slow sync, slow sync + red-eye, trailing curtain sync, high speed, wireless, manual |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/180s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 180 (30, 240 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 485 gr (1.07 pounds) | 800 gr (1.76 pounds) |
Dimensions | 117 x 78 x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") | 131 x 100 x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 80 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.7 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.4 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1216 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 560 photos |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | D-LI90 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | Two |
Cost at launch | $299 | $639 |